These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the 365 Virtual Bench platform ("Platform"), operated by 365 Virtual Bench ("we", "us", "our"). By registering for or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
365 Virtual Bench is a subscription-based talent platform that connects organisations seeking Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform specialists ("Employers") with verified Microsoft professionals ("Talent"). The Platform provides search, AI-assisted matching, profile management, and direct contact tools to facilitate that connection.
We are not a recruitment agency. We provide the tools and infrastructure for Employers and Talent to find and engage with each other. Any engagement, contract, or working arrangement entered into between an Employer and a Talent user is solely between those parties.
To use the Platform you must:
Talent users create a professional profile listing their Microsoft certifications, skills, experience, availability, and rate. Profiles are visible to registered Employer users subject to subscription tier and visibility settings. Talent users are responsible for ensuring their profile information is accurate, up to date, and not misleading.
Employer users access the Platform to search the Talent directory, save shortlists, submit project requirements, and use AI-assisted candidate matching. Employer users may view Talent profiles and, depending on the Talent user's settings and subscription tier, access CVs, certifications, and other supporting documents.
Access to certain features of the Platform requires a paid subscription. Subscription tiers are as follows:
Subscription fees are charged in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are quoted in GBP and are inclusive of VAT where applicable. Payments are processed by our third-party payment provider. We do not store your card details.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account dashboard. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; no refunds are issued for unused time within a billing period.
You agree not to use the Platform to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms.
Talent users are solely responsible for the accuracy of their profile content, including certifications, qualifications, work history, and references. While we may carry out checks to verify certain information (such as Microsoft certification status), we do not guarantee the accuracy of any profile and cannot be held liable for any reliance placed on profile information by Employers.
Employers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging any Talent user, including right-to-work checks, reference verification, and any other checks required by law or applicable regulations.
365 Virtual Bench facilitates introductions between Employers and Talent users. We are not a party to any contract, engagement, or working arrangement entered into between users. Any disputes, claims, or liabilities arising from such arrangements are solely between the relevant users. We accept no responsibility for the conduct of any user or the outcome of any engagement.
All content, design, software, and materials on the Platform (excluding user-generated content) are owned by or licensed to 365 Virtual Bench and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Platform without our prior written consent.
By uploading content to the Platform (such as a CV, profile text, or project brief), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store, display, and process that content for the purpose of operating the Platform and providing our services to you.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, 365 Virtual Bench shall not be liable for:
Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising under or in connection with these Terms shall not exceed the total subscription fees paid by you to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Nothing in these Terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.
We aim to keep the Platform available at all times but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may carry out maintenance, updates, or changes to the Platform at any time. We will endeavour to give reasonable notice of any planned downtime.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature of the Platform at any time. Where we make material changes to the Platform or these Terms, we will notify registered users by email with reasonable notice.
You may close your account at any time by contacting us or using the account management tools in your dashboard. We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you breach these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if we are required to do so by law.
Upon termination, your right to access the Platform ceases immediately. We will handle your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
legal@365virtualbench.com